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349 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781542039024
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Lake Union Publishing
Publication date: 07 February 2023
Description
A reformist teacher. A dangerous student clique. A powerful novel about secrets and redemption set in the shadows of McCarthy-era America.Rosemary Chivers is haunted by the choices she made as a teenager--and by those made for her by a controlling...
Community Reviews Summary of 100 reviews
Moods
mysterious 54%
tense 54%
dark 48%
reflective 42%
sad 36%
challenging 30%
informative 12%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%
funny 3%
Pace
slow 17%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Character: 34% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 15%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 51% | No: 25% | Yes: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 93% | It's complicated: 3% | Yes: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 3% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Abortion, Bullying, SexismModerate
War, Death, Death of parentMinor
Sexual content, Fire/Fire injury, Pregnancy349 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781542039024
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Lake Union Publishing
Publication date: 07 February 2023
Description
A reformist teacher. A dangerous student clique. A powerful novel about secrets and redemption set in the shadows of McCarthy-era America.Rosemary Chivers is haunted by the choices she made as a teenager--and by those made for her by a controlling...
Community Reviews Summary of 100 reviews
Moods
mysterious 54%
tense 54%
dark 48%
reflective 42%
sad 36%
challenging 30%
informative 12%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%
funny 3%
Pace
slow 17%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Character: 34% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 15%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 51% | No: 25% | Yes: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 93% | It's complicated: 3% | Yes: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 3% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abortion, Bullying, SexismModerate
War, Death, Death of parentMinor
Sexual content, Fire/Fire injury, Pregnancy